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In 1924 Ernest Block composed FROM JEWISH LIFE (B. 54/ IEB 6), a set of three short pieces for cellist Hans Kindler. The popular first song, PRAYER, was written in the style of a hymn of petition in a...

César Franck composed the Sonata in A Major as a wedding gift for violinist Eugène Ysaÿe in 1886, who gave the first performance on December 16. Evidence suggests, however, that Franck originally envi...

Here is one of the most beautiful moments in all of opera! This arrangement creates a big, lush sound by writing divisi into every section but the basses with some brief solo passages for the concertm...

Sonatina in G major, H. 262 was composed in 1937 by Bohuslav Martinu (1890-1959) during a period of increasing international recognition, shortly before his emigration from Europe in the face of risin...

Originally written in 1926 for cellist May Mukle with piano accompaniment, this collection follows the same format for each of the six English folk songs: presentation of the tune in the solo line, fo...

When Max Reinhardt was engaged to direct a German language production of Shakespeare's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at the Vienna Volksbühne in 1918, he asked Korngold to compose the incidental music. The p...

This substantial work for violin and piano by Darius Milhaud (1892-1974) uses fragments and motifs from different Brazilian popular songs in a rondo-like structure. A spicy extravaganza that calls for...

Published by Amy Beach in 1898, this compilation of three original compositions includes La Captive, Berceuse, and Mazurka (Op. 40, Nos. 1-3).

Talahassee, Op. 73, No. 4 was composed around 1911 by Cyril Scott (1879-1970) as part of a set of character pieces reflecting his fascination with exoticism, mysticism, and non-European musical color...

Efrem Zimbalist (1889-1985) was a Russian — American composer and violinist. His inspiration of other great composers can be seen throughout his works. Zimbalist's Concert Phantasy was inspired by the...

An impressive and practical collection of wedding music arranged for string quartet. Contains the standard wedding favorites. Titles included: 1. Wedding March (Mendelssohn) 2. March (Mozart) 3. Air i...

Chromatic harmonies, much rubato, and a couple of key changes will require rehearsal time but the results will be worth every moment of preparation. This is Mike Lewis at his absolute finest.

Suite Based on American Folk Songs for Violin and Piano was premiered at Carnegie Hall in 1944 by violinist Eudice Shapiro with pianist Vivian Rivkin. Jascha Heifetz performed and recorded Cod Liver '...

Being a contemporary of Debussy, Henri Büsser's (1872-1973) works also explore many impressionistic techniques such as using altered chords with changing meters and the use of extreme dynamics. This w...

Originally written in 1926 for cellist May Mukle with piano accompaniment, this collection follows the same format for each of the six English folk songs: presentation of the tune in the solo line, fo...

Following a disastrous concert tour of Germany in 1885-86, Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) withdrew to a small Austrian village, where he composed THE CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS (LE CARNAVAL DES ANIMAUX)...

Three popular solos for violin and cello transcribed for Double Bass and Piano by Jeff Bradetich. Pieces included: 1. Elegie, Op. 24 by Gabriele Faure 2. Liebesleid by Fritz Kreisler 3. Czardas by Vit...

Violin child prodigy and composer Georges Enescu (1881-1955) wrote Concertstück for viola and piano in 1906 for a competition and used as the 1908 examination piece by the Conservatoire de Paris. In a...

Dedicated to Theophile LaForge, first professor of viola at the Paris Conservatory. Although intended for Viola and Piano, a Violin part is included with this set.

Clarke's SONATA FOR VIOLA represents the peak of Rebecca Clarke's compositional career, being well-received upon its premiere in 1919 and tying for first place in a composition competition with a piec...

Sonata in E minor, Op. 1, No. 2 was originally composed for cello and continuo in the early 18th century (published c. 1712-1714) by Benedetto Marcello (1686-1739), the Venetian nobleman, composer, an...

The Six Sonatas, Op. 1 was composed for cello and continuo in the early 18th century (published c. 1712-1714) by Benedetto Marcello (1686-1739), the Venetian nobleman, composer, and writer whose music...

Originally written in 1926 for cellist May Mukle with piano accompaniment, this collection follows the same format for each of the six English folk songs: presentation of the tune in the solo line, fo...